In this episode, April and Loren discuss dating as a single parent.  April talks about her experiences in dating after her first marriage, while being the single mother of two daughters.  Loren tells us about new-age dating as a single mom, while co-parenting three children with her ex-husband and April.

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In this episode, April and Loren discuss knowing when it is time to end a marriage.  They talk about how and why each of their previous marriages ended and what made them know it was time to walk away.  They invited a special guest on their show to recall her shocking story of her marriage and what let to its demise.

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In this episode, April and Loren discuss the effects that absentee parents inflict on the children they abandon.  The Wives recall their personal childhood experiences involving their family dynamic.  With a special guest, April's son-in-law, they get a male perspective on the topic of growing up with and absent father.

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In this episode, April and Loren discuss gender bias in co-parenting.  They talk about parenting roles they experienced during childhood, and they give their opinions on the same roles in their adult lives.  With a special guest, they delve into the different aspects of gender bias between step-parenting and biological parenting.

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In this episode, April and Loren discuss the three guidelines they believe are important to consider when you are introducing a new love interest to your children and ex spouse.  The talk about timeline, approach, and expectations.  With a special guest, their friend and neighbor Heather, they recall a personal experience of April's ex-husband introducing her and their son to his love interest - Heather.

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In this episode, April and Loren give the details of the call that Loren made to April that began the friendship they have today.  Loren discusses the heartbreak and devastation that led to her reaching out to April for help.  April tells us about her feelings on receiving the news from Loren and how that affected her outlook on their friendship and co-parenting relationship.  The women reveal how one simple phone call built the bridge that constructed an extremely strong bond between them.

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In this episode, April and Loren discuss what led up to the call that changed their relationship forever.  They talk about returning home to find the devastation that the hurricane left in its path.  April explains how she was able to build a stronger marriage in the process, while Loren discusses the demise of her relationship.

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In this episode, April and Loren discuss one final attempt at creating their own custody agreement sans attorneys and the courtroom.  They also give listeners an insight into their last mediation, and how pointless in turned out to be.  Loren discusses her struggles with her oldest son and how the divorce and custody battle affected their relationship.  April talks about the day her oldest daughter revealed that she was gay, and how she handled the news.

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In this episode, April and Loren discuss the first culminating event that aided them in developing a positive coparenting relationship.  Loren explains the importance of communication and compromise while building a good relationship with your counterpart.  April discusses how imperative it is to rebuild trust in a relationship and how it correlates to positive coparenting.   

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In this episode April and Loren continue the custody battle sage with a new court hearing.  This time, the judge orders Loren to pay child support to John.  During court, she also comes face to face with a long time friend turned foe.  Loren discusses the advancement of her romantic relationship and where it is headed.  April tells us about her feelings in the child support hearing, as well as the issues with John's attorney's office.  She learns that her pregnant daughter has decided to get married.  April also realizes that while things are difficult for her relationship with John due to the ongoing custody battle, she will always remain by his side because he is the love of her life.

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